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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

L~C S&+
Forest trees are dying from the
effects of the protracLed drought.
Stewart Wilson says he can re-
port rus NEWS after his retarn from
Dist. No. 5.
Savage q Emerson's new livery
stable is beina rapidly built. Grit
and gumptien will always build up
waste places.
"A nice shower ieilin district No.
s last Wednesday.
There will be an election IN the
county d state on the 29tl,
The iron walls Of the new livery
stable presenta sight meyer before
seen in 30 war.
Remember Savage & Emer sen
keep & full line Of Pure Drugs.
The Bulletin will soon have new
power press.
A good majority of the county
C urt are prohibitIonists.
The Bulletin wants money. VIII
our subscribers allow us to live in
want2
If you want a good Pocket Knife
go to Savage & Emerson.
MIS-. Fannie Smith has been
dangerously i'll for several days at
the residence Of w. A. Mercer on
Jones st.
Johnnie Boyd, with J. w. Voc
gell & Co. of Memphis, has been
visiting relatives hers for several
days. lie returned home this
we k.
Mrs. Mary Pirtle and daughter,
Miss Mamie, have returned from
most pleasant ay with friends
and relatives at Jackson and Me
don.
Nice line of Hair Brushes, combs,
etc, at Savage 81 hmerson'5,
Evansville Baptist church was
appoint, d by the Upity Baptist
Association as the ext place fol
holding its annual session.
All kinds Of Soaps very cheap
at Savage & Euerson's;
We arc authorized to state thai
every signer of the prohibition cal
are pro ibitionists anC
are citizens Of The sixth district
except five,
Mr.. Eli Harriss, near town, has
vanquished the record. Recently
he killed and brought to BOLIVIA
fity two squirrels IN three days.
The report that Mrs. Nose West
brook gave birth to tire. children
at one time turns out to be a joll,
lie which was told jokiugly, and be-
lieved to be tue by the hearers
One was all.
A large In e of Lamps, Lam
Chimueys, Globes e c., Just receiT
ed Al avage aud Emerson's.
Go to Savage & Emerson 70
Glassware.
The Bolivar Musical and ORA
matte club met last Msnday nigh
at The residence Of Mrs. Irene Bono
and decided to present series {
entertainments at the opera ha
during the autumn ana winter:
A few days ago a son Of Ge,
Mcdaniel, If Bolivar, accidental
shot a colored boy at the Asylum
He Ind the work with shotgun
sprukling the ooy's neck and shoul
ders pretty freely. The wounds ar
not serious.
The health of Bolivar and HaI
deman county is exceptionally I'm,
\ Physicians want to retire. A chun
Of u ncle Sans pie is all you neeC
gentlemen, to put you at rest.
The weather cock has crowec
Rain viii come within three days
Chronic rain grumbiers are request
edtl hush-pp their mutteungs.
-Ihs Editor Of the Bllletin want
good cook. We hope ,heY won
meas thiek ana last Is did ii
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16
announcement.

We are authorized to announce Z.
II. Doris, Esq, Of the 18th Civil District,
q candidate for Tax Assessor Of Hardeman
Coaaty. Election by the County Court,
Monday, January, the 2nd 1888.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16
Churches and Secret Orders.

Churches and Secret Orders.
KNIGHTs OF HJNOR.-Meets 6rst and thir
Eria ty nigats in each month.
j. A. WILSON, Dictator.
A. J. sWINEBROAD, Reporter.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR. Meets
second aud fourth Friday nights in each month
A. j. SWINEBROAD, Secreta y.
LODGH NO. u OF {. 0. o. F.--Meets second
ahd fourth Monday nights in each month.
e. N. WELLONS, n. G.
I. A. OSBORN, Sec'y.
PEESBYTERIAE CHURCH. S. r. Hope,
Poster, Services every Sunday morning and
hisat. Prayer meeting thursday night.
METHODIST CHURCH.-Rev. B. A. Hayes,
FRst0r. Services every sunday morning and
alght. Prayer meeting Wednesday night.
BAPTIST CHURCH--Rev. z. B. MeNlel,
Pastor. servicec arst Sunday morning and night
q each month.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

Rev. Ashley Wilson, presiding
elder for this district. filed the M.
Z pulpit here last Sabbath. His
discourse was an able discussion of
the duties OF christian voters, He
pointe out C early and cllnchingly
why the moral and christian peo-
pie of Tennessee should vote for
the pendlng amendment. He said
personal lbsrty' in this question
simply meant the liberty to estab-
lish doggerles and gambling dSns to
entrap the youth of the state, wreck
their manhood, and cOnsign their
souls tn an eternal hell.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16
NEW EoRsz P.wER FERRY AT FULTON

NEW EcRSs P>WER FERRY AT FULTON
l have just received an excellent
horse power ferry boat to be run
between tennessee and Arkansas at
Fulton. Capacity 8 wagons and
teams; time in crossing river 8 to to
inmates. Apply to me for rates.
a, L. BUTLER,
Fulton, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16
Clara GonWayIn Institute
Memphis. Tenn.

THOROUGH IN Work, MoDERx IN
METHOD. Full corps of Teachers in
all departments. Catalogues at the
Drug Stores.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

II. P. WILKINSON,
R. P. NELLY,
B. V. HUDSON,
CHAS. GAUDEN,
E. A. DOYLE,
HENRY j FUSCH,
J. q. WALTON,
THOS SHEA.
j. II. JOHNSON,
w. J. Redo.
j. f. WARREN,
q. w. SHEETS,
w. I. COATES,
7. D. NEW BERN,
JAS. j. NELLY. JR,
E. w. McLARTY,
CT. KIDD,
w. J. OSBORN
FRANK BRAY
T. A. OSBORN
1. J. JONES
JOHN COLLINS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16
CARD.

GOING SOUTH.
Passenger No. IL 81, n.
Passenger No. 3-4 q p. m.
LEGAL DAILY Except Sunday 05 am
GOING NORTH.
Passenger No. 2-3 25 a. m.
Passenger No. 40 81 a. m.
LEGAL, Daily Except Sundays As a. m
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

VAN ANTWERP, Bhf@G 3 O..
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

Fsr full rsaEaoulars and directions Sc Cree
~ In ovexy x1ozInd Of ARBsCK1.Es' CoFFEA
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

A. J. SWINEBROAI
p. F. WILKINSON,
d. j. NEWBERN,
w. F. PREWTIT,
T. S. LUTHER,
E. II. WILKINSON,
HUGH TATE, NJ ID.
GILMER P. SMITH,
w. II. SANDY.
T. P. CAMPBELL,
J. w. SCOGGINS,
w. F. PRICE,
WILLIS HORNSBY,
J. K. NOONER.
A. az. S1A1'LER,
WIN. NJ. BOYD,
j. M. COLLINS,
]. H. CROSS
J.F. SHEETS
LIN LIGHTFORT
J. w, PRICE
B. A, HAYES
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

". II, REYNOLDS,
T. G. PATRICK,
q. NJ. SAVAGE.
w. s. COGHRAN'
PAUL T. JONES,
JOHN KENNY,
LOUIS KENNY,
Il. II. WOOD.
II. T. WILSON.
+. A. FUSCH,
G. w. COX,
NOAH NUCKOLLS,
w. A. ii. MCDANIEL,
a. J. HARRIS,
KNOX TATE,
w. +, AMhONS,
JAS. BRADLEY,
y. W. SHEETS
JOHN HAZLEGRONE
w. NJ. BOBES
WM. COLLINS
w. L. THOMAS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

Forest trees are dying from the
effects of the protracted drought.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-09-16

r. n. MITCHELL.
J: \. WILSON,
e. II. NEWBERN,
L. A. PARRAA,
J. A: BARRETT,
w. 5. WILSON,
G.. +. SLOAN.
c. + CORNATZAR,
J. w. TATE,
ID. w. PARi}AN,
w. II CARRUTH,
I. NJ. EMERSON
DIR. s. DICKSON,
+. d. RAMSEY,
I. Nj. MOORE,
A y. McKINNIE,
j. NJ. TAYLOR.
Il. 7. LIGHTFORC
G. Fl. WYATT
q W. ROLES
i MILLER
A. J. GREGORY
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-15
The Bane OF Engineers

moonlight nights-they are ths
bane of railroad engineers, remarked
head official of the Baltimore ane
Ohio Railroad. He is a gentleman
who knows every branch of railroad
ing.
II would have thought that tn,
trainmen would be glad to hays
moonlight nights" interposed ths
writer.
"No. sir. All engineers dread moon
light nights. They try the nerves b
the engineers to their utmost. En-
gineers like to run on dark nights
On moonlight night the trouble with
them is no trouble at all-shadows
An engineer, looking out from his en-
CINE, sees before him all manner
shadows. He is sure that the dark
shadow across the track he sees is a
man, or rock, or some kind OF an
obstruction. He don't know, and
he is kept in a state OF nervous
excitement all the time. Going around
curves, along hillsides, many curious
shadows are outlined on the track
and very often an engineer is so work
ed up over the nights ride that he il
scarcely able to perform his duties
Some years ago, when Twas goingoy
the main stem of the Baltimore and
Ohio one night, there was freight
wreck ahead of us. They were run
ming freights in conveys then, or, as We
now call them, in sections, Our train
was stopped and went forward tc
see what was the damage. Lying il
a cut was about the worst freight
wreck have ever seen. l went for
ward to see what the trouble was. III
was a moonlight night and when got
forward l saw the engineer. He was
shaking all over with excitement. H.
was one of the oldest and best engI
neers on the road, and ] was surpris
ed to see him so nervous, as he escap
ed unhurt.
What is the trouble, Tom?
asked him. Icould see nothing wrong
"'It was q rock, replied Tom. (
was coming round the curve when !
saw it. 1t was a big one-big enough
to smash whole train. reversed
the engine to savea smashup and the
cars coming down the grade just piled
up in the shape you seq thens.
81 looked around, but could see nc
rock anywhere. The wreck was clear
ed away that night, and there wasn't
the sign of an obstruction near tht
locomotive. We all were curious tc
find out what had caused the trouble
The next night railroad man went
to the cut, and there, In the moon
Iioht he eau .aarsfsaet ma a1ss Of q sfleks
lying right across the track de
looked up ON the hillside and ther'
was a big rock throwing it's shadow
down on the track. That was tht
shadow that caused wreck that
cost the company thousands OF dol
lars. No, sir, if an engineer wants
things to suit him, he don't wanl
moonlight by which to run his tram.
Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-15

peculiar features oi the case
duced to take g lsnient view 81 4 vsss a
grave misdemeanor." q e ssfy
Thus encouraged, the cnlnrit
detected kindly twinkle Ia thS wnQ
ally stern gray eye which was Is WY
ed upon him, made full and frss ass7 ssl VIZ
tesslon OF his fault, and OF the ca,s. Y,
which led thereto. s''use
The colonel, though well adya,a 4
i'll the vale OF years, had not ontl;,. 49, U
the memory of youthful homes sss 5sg
was kindly man, though q strict .staa ~.
ciplinarian. The young ladv, +s'' rh1s
fair image had lured the loyerfron', S;. y
duty, was rather favorite with h;nS s
and considering, as he had said th,
peculiar features Of the case, he cor m
sented to overlook the offence NJ
inflicted no worse punishment of tbs
delinquent than @ reprimand. wh;ab
was received in dutiful silence anS
with all due contrition.
Six months later the colonel MAD.
an eloquent speech at the wedding II
two happy youngpeople, on which ~
caslOn Capt. Brereton acted as bass
man. Then two sweet blue ewes iooh
ed playfully into his, as the preftv.
BRIDE thanked him IN a mysterion.
whisper for the solitary and memo,
able occasion when he had Consented
for once in his life, to overlook AMI
condone a single breach OF discipline
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-15
Posted in the Scriptures.

The Boston Record tells how a mar
we'll posted in the scriptures got ths
better Of his quizzer: A mlnisterlas
friend sends the following story, VIII
the assurance that it is true, ana ns
has reason to hope that it is new
Several years ago, he says, - wa
rained in one day in little town y
wester New York, while riding across
the country from the home &
one cousin to that OF anobnet'
Mine host of the little wayside inl
where I was spending the day nas
just been telling nae OF some o. ths -
centricities of travelling preachsa
named Slatterly, who sonetlmes
stopped at the place, when the aoOl
OF the small waiting-roonn where w
were sitting opened, and Slattstig
himself entered. The landlord any
the three or four villagers VINO w.:
sitting idly about the room greessS
him respectfully by name sletteilllg
greeted them In return, but VIE
scarcely more than q nod, as y
stalked over to the stove. Aseahl'.s
his dripping form over il he mutgefgss' 4
as he spread out his hands 70 ths
warmth: "Wet rain, wet ram,
ibid you ever zee dry RAIN, Alt
Slatterlvg" asked one OF the loungefs
Now Slatterly suffered, and his reply
ghicfwas q question, came sloWly, y.
|'sD-did you ever read your b-blsles
ssWhy. yes. ssWells sir, d-don't yos
r.renienlber where itis recorded tnal
~ f..a.1 q "a - -. - f4aftt
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-07-15
OLD LOVE.

=,
That burns and trembl
With pangs of birth?
When it dissembIes
In its new born fear?
II only bushes
Make its brow more fair?
how Is young love strong,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22
ONE MORE CLAIMANT
OF the Honor of Being the Inventor
of the Telephone.

CHICAGO. January 21.-The case of the
United States against the Bell Tele-
phone Company, to test the validity Of
the Bell Telephone patent, is made the
occasion of a publication here this e5en.
idg, as to the source of the points which
will be employed by government to
combat Prof. Bells claim to being the
investor of the telephone. The Epenimg
Journal, in outlining the evidence, pub
fishes an interview with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22

GOVERNOR ZULIcK, of Arizona, urged
the Legislature to repeal the test oath
law, declaring the act to be unconstitu
tional aud unjust. The Legislature &C.
cepted his Recommendation, and re-
pesled the law. Zulick is one of Presi-
dent Cleveland's appointees, and it was
alleged at the time of his appointment
that the President was q personal &C
quaintance and friend of the Governor.
Is it possible that CleveIani will sane
ton snd applaud the act of Governor
Znlick in this matter, and at the same
time attach his own approving sigma.
ture to test cath bill eminently worse
and more unconstitutional than the
Arizona law? If Cleveland shall con-
slider It his duty to approve the Tucker
bill. he should also consider it to be bis
duty to remove Governor Zulick.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22
PADDOCKEGErs THERE.

The Senatorial fight in Nebraska is
ended; it closes with the shelving of
Van Wyck and the election of his old
enemy, A. s. Paddock. It is a triumph
for stalwart Republicanism, but it can
hardly be said to be victory for states.
manship, honesty, or political ability.
Paddock is baby ID all those things as
compared with Van Wyck, who is really
one of the ablest men in the Senate, one
of the most active and best legislators,
and one of the most careful in regard
to his reputation. 1t has been charged
against him that he is crooked, but no
Doodle business has ever been traced TO
him, and he has always been found on
the side of the people in their con-
tests with official corruption. Pad
dock is neither great 3 nor
brilliant, being q very ordinary man
among ordinary men. So far IS Utah
is concerned, Jthes change will De no
improvement. VansWyck was q pro-
nounced enemy to the people of this
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22
HUNGRY TUCKER.

Chief Justice Cartier of the District oil
Columbia, being, about to retire from
the bench, J. Randolph Tucker bobs up
as an applicant for the position. Ever
since it became apparent, a year ago,
that his constituents were through
with him, and he could not hope to be
returned to Congress, Tucker has
been grasplng for, any and every Office
within his possible reach. from
Attorney General~to u Railway; Conn
missioner. but as yet has been unable to
make the President see it to be his duty
to, give him anything. It is hardly
probable that the hungry Virginian
will get Carriers shoes. The people
and press in the Dis trict are presenting
protests against Tucker personally, and
are also protesting against carpet-bag-
ger taking office among them. Home rule
is what the District demands, and it
points with pride to many of its citizens
who are better qualified for the Chief
Justiceship, and better entitled to it,
than Tucker. The Star of Washington,
which more than any other newspaper,
voices the sentiment of the people, says
IN reference to fuckers candidacy, that
1.-The President has no excuse for an
excursion outside of the District in
search of a candidate for judgeship."
The only opening left to Tucker
seems to be the position of lobbyist and
general attorney for the Loyal League
of Utah. AS long as the poor miners
can be squeezed, reasonable salary
may be collected for him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22

The NEW YORK Tribune thinks the
House Democrats were not sincere in
their votes for the Tucker bill, and
suggests that as the bill is unconstitu-
tional, the Democrats passed it with
the understanding that the Supreme
Court: would annul it. the democrats
getting the credit of having gone further
10 legislation for the suppression OF
Mormonism than the Republicans ever
had the courage to do. That the Dem
ocrats were not sincere and honest in
their votes is undoubtedly true, for no
honest and consistent Democrat could
vote for SO infamous and undemocratic
measure; it was "policy," supplemented
by fear, which induced them to vote,
except in the case of Randolph Tucker,
who was probably inspired by some
thing more substantial; but that the
Representatives expected the Supreme
Court to Set aside the law is not be-
lieved. What the Court would be likely
to do, was probably never thought of,
and if it had been, the Representatives
would have known that the highest
tribunal in the land is moved and in
huenced by the popular will and senti-
ment almost as much as the Congress
itself. Our New York contemporary is
right in scoring the cowardly advocates
of the bill, but wrong in the suggestion
of the motive actuating them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22

Territory when he entered Congress
twenty years ago, and has voted for
every anti-Mormon bill since then that
he has had an opportunity to vote for.
and has advocated, in speeches. the
passage of many of them. Paddock is
equally bitter against Utah: it is
doubtful if any measure for the persecu-
ton and suppression of the Mormons
could be mace so vicious that he would
not support it with his influence and
vote.
A gratifying circumstance in connec-
ton with the election is the fact tina.
the Democrats did not stultify them
selves by voting for Republicans.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22

railroad Companies for their officers
or employees; and nothing in this act
contained shall in any way abridge or
alter the remedies now existing at
common Law or ov statute, but he pro-
visions of this act are in addition to
such remedies; provided, that no pend
ing litigation shall in any way be
affected by this act.
The act is to take Effect sixty days
after its passage, and the sum of $l0O,-
900 is appropriated to carry it into
effect.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22
Omaha,
Council Bluffs
eChicago.

The sAly line % take fec Des Keines,
MarshAlftown, Cedar Rapids, CliHton, Dixon,
Chicago, Milwaukee, and III points Esst
To the people Of Nebraska, Colorado, VT
omlng. Utah, IdAhe, Nevada, Oregon, Hssh
lngton and California u efers superior
Advantages net Feasible BY any stAsr line.
Among Q few Of tbs nzmsroas points OF
'uperiority enjoyed by the PasTeHs Of thi,
road between 0nAkR and Chicago, are ita
two trains Q day of BAY COACHES
which are he fEszt that haEAa at And
ingenuity can create; lts p a l. A @ d
SLEEPING CARS, whieA are models
Of Comfort ana elegance; 1ts PARLOR
DRAWING ROOM CARS, unsurpassed
BY any; and its widely celebrated PA.
LATIAL DINING CARS, tie eQUA Of
which can net Be found slsswhsRs.
At Council BIufs the trains ct tie UGoA
Pacific Ry. connect In UAtoR Depet with
those Of the Chicago b NoTEAwesteYn Ry.
In Chicago the trains Of tAts hne make Gloss
connection vita these Of al EaaterA Inca
FOR Dstrest, CoEsmbGs, Indianapolis, Din
ciknatf, NEAgAra Falls, Buffalo, Ritssezxg,
Toronto Nehtrsal, Boston, Kew Yegk
Phils4elNAia, BalGmore, WnsAinGson, and
I'll poln8 n TIE Eask ask the ticket agsEi
tos sHekets Via ths
"noRTN-WGsTEAa"
II you wish the besseeconmodstious Al
ticket agents sell tickets via this line. Z,
u, HUGHITT, p. WILSON, nEr,f
& y s Son MsSasss GEM PASSENGER AIT.
Travelling Pass. Agent,
= - 1.-THE q. P.OMce,
Salt LAho CatY. utAh
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22
TO LEASE
LiME Ann BUrLDiNG ROoK,.

IGRssR5. vARLEY & EVERILL HAv.
M ing leased the lime kilns known Is the
Pascee Lime Kilns, from the Utah
Lime and Cement Company, are prepared to
in any quantity. on the shortest notice
Office and salesroom No. so South West
Temple Street, North of HERALD Building
Telephone No. 2T7. 40 go -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22
BLANK BOOKS.

u ". FoHLIN has ON HAND A LARGE
.Es lot of Blank Books, with first class
linen ledger paper, and bound with new
and improved style of binding, which he
offers at very low prices. Blank Books
ruled and bound to order, in any pattern.
Call AID examine prices and workmanihip.
z. v. FOHLIN,
% 8. Main Street. opposite z. G.. NJ 1.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22

The CHICAGO divorce business, is
booming. Last year the number of
suits begun exceededed those Of 1885
nearly 300, and 13S more divorces were
granted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22

IT is said that the Loyal League is
paying the expenses of Governor West.
placing him on level with the other
League lobbyists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22
HEARD AN EXCLAMATION


his assistant involuntarily made in ex-
periencing a shock from the contact of
the other end Of. the wire with his
mouth. This discovery . resulted in the
construction of, q perfect working:
model, similar to the instrument of
Professor Bell. HIS constant struggles
with poverty interfered so in the per-
lection Of his plans that 1t was not till
1871, that his caveat vas granted.
Documentary evideLc e nov on file in
the secret archives of tie patent Office
is also published by the Journal, show
ing that the claims of Meucci to invent.
ing teIegraphing sound was recognized
by the Commissioner of Patents,
together with the acknowledgment of
Improvements in 1882 ard 1883, and
that these claims embody in great.
part the patent issued to Professor Bell.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-01-22
ANTONIO KEUCCI,

an aged italian, who is here and has
in his possession many certified papers
from the patent Office which give Gre
dence to his claim to have invented the
telephone and filed q caveat five years
before Bells patent was obtained. His
discovery dates back to 1S49, when be
was director OF mechanism in Lacon
Opera House, Cuba. During his leisure
hours. he experimental on a plan to
cure disease by the aid of electricity.
In the course of these experiments his
assistant and himself, being in differ
ent rooms. were connected by an
electric circuit, through the medium of
wire. Meucci held a swire in his teeth
and by a well.knoWn dental connection
with the auditory nerve, distinctly